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The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
SPORTS OF THE SEASON,

Barnum has been running very strangely
this season. That he is in excellent coudi-
tlon no one doubts. The CRiriC's state
ment OF what his owner said at Ivy City set
the rumors about his alleged break down,
"Centaur" says OF his recent performances.
"Said a prominent trainer TO me, one who Is
an ornament TO his professions 'IIow Is II
possible that such performances can 20 on
unchallengcd day after day, that nobody
says anything, that the judges see nothing,
that the right card always winsY II Barnum
were only an ordinary platter the matter
might be overlooked as trivial, but here is,
taking everything into consideration, the
greatest horse In the country, and he loses
to day and wins tomorrow with such mar
velous inconsistency, and no questions
asked that 1t seems to me that my prin-
ciple OF running horses straightforward
every time they are out is all wrong.'"
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
A New and Complete Livery Estab'
lishuleut.

Mcssrs. Thomas Ruskoll & Co. having
leased the well-known stables 1854 g street
northwest from Mr.. James Humphrey,
would respectfully invite the public to call
and inspect the same. Light vehicles OF
every description hired at moderate rates
Boarding horses one OF It's specialties.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13

"M'LlE AIMEE at Kernan'sis only nine.
teen years old, petite aud pretty, and un-
tqualtd In ceiling walking.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13

Just received large assortment OF Cir
cular Convex Glass Frames for flowers,
stuffed birds, &c. Something entirely new.
W. II. SrELsnoUsE,
Seventh street near |. northwest.
Sole agent for the manufacturer.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
Nnstnrlnr ,a.an a az

Yesterday was succession of surprises In
the baseball world. Detroit was expected
to have snap" with Chicago, but to
everyones amazement Chicago wake right
away from the leaders; Philadelphia, II was
thought, would have no trouble with New
York, but the giants blanked the Quakers;
st. Louis gave Baltimore terrible black
eye; the Nets actually won game, defeat.
Ing the redoubtable Cinclnnatis, while Bos.
ton wiped up the ground with our boys.
The unexpected" certainly happened with
vengeance.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
3TON CRITIC
SPECIALS.
use ktteceas


summer opening OF fine
ands of persons can tes-
lous bargains which we
Just consider for a mo.
which we offer this week. .
gAIS 80. |.
ongola Kid button, hand
stylish, Sl.o7. Every
iAIN NO. ..
wed Bright Dongola and
ord Ties, sl.Di; worth 50.
JAIN NO. 3.
aso Kid oxford Ties, New
les, hand and machine
.nse and opera toes, sl.23
iAIN no. 1.
ed, fair stitched low and
senphast, s3.97; sold all
lin No. 5-Gents' hand.
low and high quarter
ice Alberts, at s2.97. Bar
Prince Alborts, oxford
Lasting, Light Calf and
S2,47.
l.. HEILBRUN,
70 Shse.house. Leader
% years, i02 Seventh
lady In window. i. s.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
Rudden's InstaIIment House.

This reliable and popular installment es'
\ tablishment has one OF the most complete
ttocks OF refrigerators, ice-chests, baby car
f1sges, carpets, all kinds Of furniture,
stoves, &c, that can be found in the city,
.ycn the installment plan at cash prices.
Terms to suit all.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
NnLItuI @1enni t.nmnNrY.

Established III 1870, No 5l2 Eighth street
lrihwesi, opposite U. 5 General PoStoflce.
Goods called for and returned, Fine work
at short Lotlce. Collars aud cuils spe-
cialty. Telephone Call 1908. SchaaG &
Chace, rfoprietors.
WHIfR ergo and flannel suhs for boys
(short pats at Barnum's. y
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
Last Saturday

A large number OF gentlemen visited our
Cigar Department TO purchase their sunday
supply OF cigars. Small wonder, for they
got better cigars for the money than to be
found elsewhere. You come and try them
tomorrow. N. 7. METzGER & BRo.,
All 7th street northwest.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
w. Ia. liOughtOn q Co., I2ii Il
street Northwest.

Have received their new line Of straw mat
tipgs, baby carriages and materials for slip
furniture covers. Prices all guaranteed.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
1t IL Not Necessary

VISITING LARDs neatly engraved from
your plates at 70 cents per hundred. Ker-
wand, 1912 PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
Window screens, Lawn Mowers
and Garden Hose.
~ BAKIslR 4 Ross. oil Penn ave-

"lhviNclB..s" brand OF Minnesota flour
-4s o. -trstelass quality and will yield you
more bread from the same quantity OF flour
than any other. Special price Of s6.25 per
barrel. Come early.
N. I. METZGER & Bro,
Az 7th at, n. W.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
"AIderney DAIRY Wng0ns.'

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning and delivered 10 lb "Ward"
butterpilk and sweet milk, Sc. per at.
ream, 10. Per pt.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13

The Brooklyn Handicap will he run to-
morrow at Gravesend. The favorltes are
Blue Wing, Dry Monopole, Exile and
Richmond. Barnum is quoted at l2 to
and many think Mr.. Woodford has been
saving the old Bonnie Scotland horse for
this race Ben All is l5 to /; Free Knight,
10 to ]; General Ney, lo to /; Hanover, 10
to l; Hidalgo, IL to 1; Troubalour, Is TO |,
and Wickham, IL TO /. Long odds are
placed against all the others.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
An Exquisite Perfume

clings to the skin OF those who use Col
gates unsurpassed Toilet Soaps. Cashmere
Bouauet most popular.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
HAAS, Commencement Engraver.
Large Assortment O1

LIruoGRAPH CHECK Books made to order
andsome designs. Keryand, 10l2 Penn
sylyapia avenue,
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13

Hair-brusbes, Cloth-brushes, Hat-brushes,
Nail brushes, Bath brushes, Tooth-brushss,
&c, at A. b.. Finney's pharmacy, corner
Seventh and streets northwest.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13

WE were never so we'll prepared to meet
the wants OF trade. Our building stlled
with seasonable clothing.
~ EIsEMAN Bros, Seventh and L.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13

MoSoGRAMs and address dies stamped in
colors at low figures. Kervand's, l0l2
Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
Ink Phil. Best Brewing Com

the acknowledged Beer OF the District. For
trademark (which appears on every bottle),
zee Sunday papers. Retailed by dealers
generally and wholesale only by T. ID. Har.
per, 703 and 705 North Capitol street.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13

In MANUFACTURING our clothing we con-
ktantly introduce new shapes and designs.
This is the advantage Of being manufac-
turers. EIsEMAS Bros, Seventh and Z.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13

The large variety of styles we show is
feature Of our business. Our clothing is re-
liable. EIsEMAN Bios, Seventh and Il.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
YesterdaN,s BaII Gnmes.

D
Boston ...."..1 0 9 0 o 0 @ 5-l9
Washington..O 0 0 9 3 90 l IL
DISQUALIFICATION, 23; Washington, go.
Errors-Boston, 3; Washington, q. Batter
ies-Radbournc and Daily, Shaw and Gill
gan.
12 3 4 3 90 s o
Pittsburg m..4 0 0 0 o o 0 o g. :
Indianapolis % 0 o 0 o 0 o. o
Base-hlts- Pittsburg, IL; Indianapolis, 4.
Errors-Pittsburg, 9; Indianapolis, /. Bat
teries-Galvin and Miller; Boyle and Myers.
l 9 3 4 8 o : 50
Philadelphia. 0 0 0 0 0 o 90
New York....0 o o o o l 0 x-l
se-hits--Philadelphia, 4; New York, 6.
ErrOrs-Philadelphia 81 New York, g. Bat
teries-Casey and Mcclure; Keefe and
Deasly.
Is 8 4 3 81 .
Chicago....."0 o . 9 l o 80
Detroit.......O o 8 / 3 / 90 O. $
ase-hits-Chicago, IS; Detroit, IL.
Erors-Chicago, 4; Detroit, 3. Batteries
Clarkson and Flint; Getzein and Camel.
Association games: st. Louis Baltimore,
22-14; Brooklyn-C Cleveland, l7-l2; Metro
politan. Cincinnati, 1876; Louisville Athletic,
AZ.
The following are the games played by
the League and Association to date:
NATIONAL IEAGITP
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13

FowIer's Improved Spring Mattress
made to fit all bedsteads. Sold for cash or
Il installments, at 1105 9TH st. NV. Over
h'o0 sold In 5 years In Washington.
ne
evOPERA BoUQuET" cigars, marvels OF
at ,Ity and excellence, five cents straight.
no Havana cigars, Cuban workmanship.
caepdid imported Havana cigars; reasona-
to prices; cigar department.
~, n. T. METzGER & Bro,
IL All 7th st. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
Bargains in Infants Wear
WOODWARD & LoTHRoP's NEW STORE

BuFgoins III Ib1unts "eaf
WOODWARD & LoTHRoPS NEW STORE.
We are offering a large
and well-selected stock Of
Infants Goods at the most
reasonable prices consistent
with frst-class qualities.
20 doz. Infants Cambria Slips, only csc
each.
30 doz. Infants Short Dresses, three choice
styles, only Csc each.
so doz. Infants Null Caps, only 2jc each.
Fun line of Infants Flannel Skirts, short
and long, 75c, 81, si.2j, sl.5o, 81 and up.
Infants Embroidered Flannel Shawls, 81,
Sl.25, Sl.50, 81 and up.
Full line of Infants Carriage Robes, variety
| OF choice styles, at low prices.
Infants Baskets, with and without stands;
| all complete.
Infants and Children's Pique Hats and Sun
Bonnets, soc, 75c, 81 and up.
and Pique, 81, $50, si.Ca1 and ST.,
| to $3.50. A dozen or so prices between.
Full line of Infants and Children's White
| French Nainsook and Lawn Dresses, hand
somely trimmed with All.over and Hamburg
Embroidery.
Full line of Children's White Dresses, in
Lawn, seersucker, Datiste and Gingham, well
| and stylshly made.
Full line of Infant Boys white Pique
Suits, sizes ., 3 and 4 years; prices, s. to ~
| per suit.
WWe desire to attract
your attention to our hand
some Window Display OF
these goods, which, not
withstanding its attractive
ness, gives but a faint idea
of the extensiveness Of the
stock within.
Second foor)
WOODWARD & LoTHRoP.
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II Ia tha naat
Notice to nousekecpers.

1t Is the Hest.
Ask for 1t. Schlitzs' Milwaukee Lagel
Beer. For sale by all leading houses.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13

Lawn Mowers, Garden Hose
Window Screens.
is BARRIER & Ross, Oh Penn ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
Don't Take Up Your Carpets!

Have them cleaned on the floor by the
Columbia Carpet and Plush Renovatlng
Company, 432 Eleventh street northwest.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
beautiful French sateens

At
WOODWARD & LoTHROP's NEW STORE.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
Amusement Notes.

BOYS blue, white and gray sailor suits
(short pants) at BarRum's.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
Important TO TnNidermists and
FLAVOR Embnl NOR

%. a. W. see old lady In window. /. 81
Tickets and chromos for all.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-13
Garden Hose. Lawn Mowers
owIer,s improved spring lattrcs

and Window Screens.
BARBER & Ross, Oil Penn ave.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-04-26
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly
for May.

Few give moments thought to the
immense amount expended in the
rolling stock which makes travel so
easy and comfortable. Every car
costs more than an average house,
and the amount represented by every
train of cars represent fortune on
which many would be glad to retire.
"a Railway Train, and What il Costs, y
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Monthly for May, and whose reads it
will acquire much unexpected infor-
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w. E. Mccain treats on Artificial
Memory and the History of Mnemon-
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From Rev. Mr.. Kelly,

Myself and wife were seriously af-
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Col. W. ]. Pollard.

AUGUSTA, GA, Jan. Z. 1881.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-12
PROHIBITION In RHODE ISLAND.
The Law Thus Far Success According to the
Report of the State Police.

PROVIDENCE, Feb 1l.-Charles r. Brayton.
chief OF the State police, has submitted to the
Legislative his first report as to the working of
the prohinitory law, which went into effect the
1st of lat July. It shows that in Providence
drunkenness decreased ~ per cent, rs compared
with s.he sNsresponding time in 1885. The com
mitments to the State work house, whose in
mates are largely victims of the Incorporate use
of Intoxicating liquors, by the same comparison
show falling off of more than one half, result
ing in a large saving to the State in the item of
board alone. In the city of Newport there has
been decrease of about 80 per cent in drunk
enness in Woonsocket, decrease CT 20 per cent. /;
in Johnston, decrease Of 40 per cent: ia East
Providence. decrease of As per cent. in Lin
coln decrease Of 40 per cent The ''growler"
or tin kettle brigade has almost entirely disap
peared from the streets. and children are not
now seen frequenting liquor saloons for supplies
OF liquors. as before.
The chief complains of the apathy on the part
of the friends of the prohibtory amendment
and says that with the exception of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union and the Law and
Order leagues in Woonsocket, East Greenwich
and South Kingston he has received no words
of encouragement, much less support from the
many kindred organizations throughout the
State" the chief recommends various amend
ments to the prohibitory law. which will enable
him to moro effectively and speedily carry into
effect the work of prohibition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-12
SUIT AGAINST BEN BUTLER.
John Il. Lester Wants $4,000 of the Gener-
ais Cash-The Basis of the Claim,

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE suit Of John H.
Lester against Gen. B. F. Butler for 500, 900 for
false imprisonment and damages is on trial in
the United States Circuit Court
The complaint alleges that on Jan. %,
1864, Lester, who was living in Richmond, Va,
came across the lines and took the oath of
allegiance at Martinsburg, Va. He there made
arrangements with General Butler that his wife
and child should be brought to him on a flag of
truce boat. Lester then went to Washington, and
while there. it is claimed, General Butler became
possessed of the idea that he had $lS6 900 in his
possession and that he had violated his oath and
was helping the enemy When accused of this
Lester, who had returned to Buffers headeuar-
ters, denied it, but was thrown into
prison. Mrs. Lester and the child were
searched, and in her possession, it is
alleges, was found $l2, 900, which General But
ler took and gave her a receipt for 600O
which amount was afterward returned
General Butler never let Lester know
that his wifo and family had arrived ut
Fortress Monroe, and it was only by chance that
Mrs Lester Iearned that her husband had been
court-maftiaed and sentenced to ten years i'm
prisonment at hard labor with chain about his
leg. Lester was released after he had served
one year. one month and seventeen days. Tho
case will proceed on Monday.